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JHSE Zoom talk 28 July: Churchill, the Jews and Zionism

Jewish Historical Society of England
Zoom event

Tuesday 28th July 2020 at 8pm

Richard Cohen on Churchill, the Jews and Zionism

Richard was called to the bar at Middle Temple in 1977, was admitted as a solicitor in 1984, and after working in various firms, including as partner, he is now a consultant solicitor in Ilford. He was also a District Councillor in Epping and is former chairman and senior warden of Loughton Synagogue. A long-time Rotarian, he is a member of the Board of Deputies, the Council of Christians and Jews, and Faith Matters. Most recently he became chair of the Jewish Historical Society of England Essex Branch.

Besides these pursuits, Richard is a devoted part-time historian and archival researcher. Over the years he has lectured on Churchill, Disraeli, the history of Israel, the story of Sir Jack Cohen and TESCO, and numerous other subjects, he has just finished researching and proofreading a new biography of Winston Churchill by Professor Andrew Roberts.

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For further information please contact Ken Lancer on 01923 855844 or 078 7678 1352  e-mail: kenlancer@usa.net

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